Do you know anything about DIP Switches?

⚫️ What is the DIP switch?

The DIP Switch is a manual micro switch, which is often mounted on the base of the PCB. One can use the position of the DIP switch and the trace to output different codes, so that the device can be effectively controlled. At present, the DIP switch is mainly used in many fields such as communication data processing, remote control science and fire protection, and it also creates unlimited convenience conditions for people's daily life. At the same time, the DIP switch also has many advantages such as simple operation, convenient installation and streamlined structure. It can bring good performance and performance benefits to the users, so that people can choose to use it without worrying about other aspects.

⚫️ What does DIP on the DIP switch mean?

DIP is the abbreviation of DIP switch, its electrical characteristics are
1. Electrical appliance life: Each switch is tested under the voltage of 24VDC and current of 25mA, and can be used to return the DIP package back to 2000 times;
2. The rated current of the switch is not frequently switched: 100mA, withstand voltage 50VDC;
3. The rated current of the switch is often switched: 25mA, withstand voltage 24VDC;
4. Contact resistance: (a) initial value of 50mΩ maximum; (b) maximum value of 100mΩ after test; DIP package
5. Insulation resistance: minimum 100mΩ, 500VDC;
6. Pressure resistance: 500VAC / 1 minute;
7. Extreme capacitance: up to 5pF;
8. Loop: single contact single selection: DS (S), DP (L).

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